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RUPTURE TALUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
DEF

The downslope movement of rock debris and soil in response to gravitational stresses.

CONT

A slope failure is a phenomenon that a slope collapses abruptly due to weakened self-retainability of the earth under the influence of a rainfall or an earthquake.

OBS

Slope failures can occur suddenly in one easily recognized movement, or may occur almost imperceptibly over a period of many years.

OBS

slope failure: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Glissement de terrain le long d'une pente, souvent causé par un affouillement de la base.

OBS

rupture de versant : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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